When The Sun Goes Down

by Kenny Chesney
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Lyrics

Sun tan toes just (E)tick lin’ the sand, y, (A)cold in’ drink a chill in’ in my right and (E)hand,

watch in’ you sleep in the (E)eve nin’ light, ’cause when the rest in’ up for a (D)long, (E)long night.

’Cause when the (A)sun goes (A)down,

we’ll be (E)groov in’.

When the (A)sun goes (A)down, we’ll be (E)feel in’ al right.

When the sun sinks (A)down,

o ver the wa ter, (A)ev ’ry thing gets hot ter when the (D)sun (E)goes (A)down,

yeah.

All day long just (E)tak in’ it eas y, (A)cold in’ drink a ham mock where it’s nice and (E)breez

and sleep in’ off in the (E)night be fore, ’cause when the sun goes down, we’ll be (D)back (E)for more.

’Cause when the (A)sun goes (A)down,

we’ll be (E)groov in’.

When the (A)sun goes (A)down, we’ll be (E)feel in’ al right.

When the sun sinks (A)down,

o ver the wa ter, (A)ev ’ry thing gets hot ter when the (D)sun (E)goes (A)down,

yeah.

(D)sun (E)goes (A)down.

This old gui tar and my (D)dark sun (E)glass es, this sweet con coc tion is (D)smooth as mo las ses.

Noth in’ to do but (D)breathe all day un til the (A)big (CN.C.)moon ris es and it’s time (D)to (A)play.

When the sun goes (A)down,

we’ll be (E)groov in’.

When the (A)sun goes (A)down, we’ll be (E)feel in’ al right.

When the sun sinks (A)down,

o ver the wa ter, (A)ev ’ry thing gets hot ter when the (D)sun (E)goes (A)down.

When the sun goes (A)down,

we’ll be (E)groov in’.

When the (A)sun goes (A)down, we’ll be (E)feel in’ al right.

When the sun sinks (A)down,

o ver the wa ter, (A)ev ’ry thing gets hot ter when the (D)sun (E)goes (A)down.

When the sun (D)sun (E)goes (A)down,

yeah.

When the sun goes (A)down,

we’ll be (E)groov in’.

When the (A)sun goes down, we’ll be (E)feel in’ al right.

When the sun sinks (A)down

o ver the wa ter, (A)ev ’ry thing gets hot ter when the (D)sun (E)goes (A)down.

When the sun goes (A)down,

we’ll be (E)groov in’.

When the (A)sun goes down, we’ll be (E)feel in’ al right.

When the sun sinks (A)down

o ver the wa ter, (A)ev ’ry thing gets hot ter when the (D)sun (E)goes (A)down.

When the sun (D)sun (E)goes (A)down.

When The Sun Goes Down — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "When The Sun Goes Down" by Kenny Chesney: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of A, 90 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

About “When The Sun Goes Down”

What key is "When The Sun Goes Down" by Kenny Chesney played in?
When The Sun Goes Down is arranged in the key of A on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "When The Sun Goes Down"?
The arrangement plays at 90 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "When The Sun Goes Down" easy to play on piano?
This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
Can I download sheet music for "When The Sun Goes Down"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "When The Sun Goes Down"?
"When The Sun Goes Down" was originally performed by Kenny Chesney. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "When The Sun Goes Down"?
This arrangement uses 4 chords: A, C, D, E. Only a handful of chords — beginner-friendly.
What other songs by Kenny Chesney can I play here?
Try "THERE GOES MY LIFE", "DON'T BLINK", "COME OVER". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is there a karaoke version of "When The Sun Goes Down" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "When The Sun Goes Down" by Kenny Chesney. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
Can I change the key of "When The Sun Goes Down" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in A, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
Can I slow "When The Sun Goes Down" down to learn the words and chords?
Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.